Intrepid Travel South Australia
Highlights
- Explore breathtaking landscapes at Ikara-Flinders Ranges while connecting with First Nations culture on guided walks.
- Savour world-class wines at spectacular wineries, experiencing local flavours and stories that enrich your journey.
- Discover wildlife up close on Kangaroo Island, where kangaroos and stunning scenery create unforgettable memories.
- Embark on an Eyre Peninsula adventure, where vast skies and inviting coastlines offer a true taste of South Australia.
Intrepid has been leading small group trips since 1989. That’s more than 35 years of adventures, new places and old friends, and countless unforgettable moments.
With Intrepid, you’ll go beyond the everyday sights to connect with the people and places at the heart of your trip. Expect a locally-based leader out front and a tight-knit bunch of like-minded adventurers by your side.
Explore Intrepid’s South Australia trips and connect with First Nations culture on a journey to Ikara (Wilpena Pound), or take an outback-meets-ocean experience along the Eyre Peninsula with a locally-based leader guiding the way.
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Best of South Australia
Would you rather sip world-class wine at spectacular wineries, explore a wild landscape of geological wonders, or learn about a culture that’s prevailed for hundreds of years? On this five-day trip exploring the best of South Australia, there’s no need to choose! Walk through the awe-inspiring scenery of Ikara (Wilpena Pound) with a First Nations guide and gain a special insight into the culture of the Adnyamathanha people, wine and dine in the famed Barossa Valley, stay on the outskirts of the vast Flinders Ranges and learn about the importance of preserving and caring for land from a local First Nations elder at an organic winery south of Adelaide. What better way to spend a long weekend?
South Australia Outback Adventure
Spend 10 days exploring the best of South Australia’s Outback in on a culturally rich and deliciously different small group adventure. From Adelaide, visit the opal capital of Australia, see Silo Art and watch stars sparkling above Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park as you hear traditional stories of the Adnyamathanha people. You will also immerse yourself in the beauty of Arkaroola, a 610 sqm wildlife sanctuary, and taste fine wines in the Clare Valley. With First Nations experiences, comfortable accommodation, a knowledgeable leader and numerous included activities, this Outback adventure is the whole package.
Kangaroo Island Adventure
This is as real as Australia gets – kangaroos around every corner, towering eucalyptus trees, out-of-this-world wildlife and welcoming locals. Spend five unforgettable days exploring Kangaroo Island with a local guide and a group of curious travellers, taking in the best natural and cultural highlights across the island. Hang out with a true blue sheep farmer, surf down sand dunes and discover the natural landmarks of Flinders Chase National Park. Throw in some of Australia’s best beaches and you’re in for an ace adventure.
Eyre Peninsula Adventure
Welcome to the Eyre Peninsula, where wide open skies give way to inviting coastline and an abundance of wildlife roams freely. Discover the best of this inviting slice of South Australia over nine days with the passionate guidance of a local leader. Travel from Adelaide through arid landscapes to Port Augusta, discover the diversity of the Gawler Ranges National Park, look out for southern right whales at the Head of Bight, snap pictures of the iconic Lake Macdonnell and dine on freshly shucked oysters in Coffin Bay. From scenic outback towns to stunning surf spots, this adventure is sure to be one for the books.
Intrepid Kangaroo Island Day Tours
Explore the untamed beauty of Kangaroo Island on an unforgettable small-group guided tour with Intrepid. This natural paradise is a sanctuary for wildlife, offering a front-row seat to some of Australia’s most iconic creatures. Picture yourself standing at the edge of rugged cliffs, where the Southern Ocean crashes against the coast, or walking through the untouched wilderness of Flinders Chase National Park, home to the remarkable Admirals Arch and the sculpted Remarkable Rocks.
Keep an eye out for kangaroos, wallabies, and echidnas as you explore diverse landscapes ranging from dense eucalyptus forests to pristine, remote beaches. The island’s isolation has made it a haven for endemic wildlife!
Departs daily from Adelaide or the Island or ask us about staying overnight and turning it into a 2 day experience.
Walk South Australia's Flinders Ranges
Fresh air, fantastic company and a front row seat to some of Australia’s most memorable scenery – this seven-day journey through Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park will see you hiking and exploring some of the most gorgeous scenic areas on foot. Let a local leader guide you through hundreds of millions of years of geological history as you walk along valleys, explore gorges and tackle mountains. From your base at the ancient natural amphitheatre of Ikara (Wilpena Pound), discover a world of rugged landscapes, unique wildlife and views worth climbing for.
Hike the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail
This is the island life, reimagined. Discover Australian bushland and native Aussie animals on this five-day walking trip that will get you closer to the wilderness. The Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail spotlights scenic terrains with ocean vistas as well as inland trails that take you through tall Malle forests and bush. You’ll discover the Cape Du Couedic Lighthouse and explore one of the island’s most-loved landmarks, Remarkable Rocks, carved by the sea and wind for the last 500 million years. With an expert guide leading the way, this is your chance to get back to nature, get active, relax and reconnect.
Kangaroo Island Independent Short Break
On this Independent Short Break Adventure from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island, you’ll enjoy guided bushwalks, abundant flora and fauna and a huge coastline. Over a third of Kangaroo Island is protected in nature reserves, meaning this place is home to thousands of sea lions, koalas, birds and native Australian wildlife. Take in the scenery of the Fleurieu Peninsula, explore bushland with a local guide, walk among the sea lions at Seal Bay Conservation Park and visit a Heritage-listed bush property for a picnic. Explore Flinders Chase National Park and Cape du Couedic, where 10,000 fur seals call home. If you’re looking for a nature-filled weekend away from Adelaide – this is for you!
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